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HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)Medication given to patients with high risk HIV exposure < 72 hours agoCost: $1800 – $2200 inclusive of Consultation, Medicine, Blood tests and GSTWe use Gold Standard PEP Medicines with fewer side effects and better HIV prevention. This is in accordance with the latest International Standards. Click here for detailed info on PEP Treatment at our Clinics

HIV TestingWe use Gold Standard Certified lab tests that are validated and in line with the highest International Standards for accuracy and sensitivity.HIV RNA PCRFor exposures 10 to 12 days agoNon-Anonymous, Requires up to 2 weeks for resultsThe lab can expedite the results within a week for a surcharge of $107 (including GST)Cost: $600 (Excludes GST and Consult)Click here for HIV Testing FAQ

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I had chickenpox before and that was many many years back. After several years from chickenpox recovery, the virus reactivated and i got shingles. After which, there is no sign of any shingles or blisters.
So now the question is, if i want to test for hsv 1 & 2, expecially via blood sample, will it show positive ?
Since the virus is dormant in the body, is there any possibilty that it could spread to others via skin to skin contact?
Thanks.

Your exposure would pose a risk for certain STDs, especially urinary infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, and also possible infection with herpes and syphilis (from skin-to-skin contact). The risk of HIV would be negligible. If you are concerned, best to visit us for a proper consult and evaluation.

The Antibody tests look for proteins in your blood which and produced by your own body in response to the herpes virus. These can take between 1-3 months to be detectable in the blood tests. The PCR test is a direct swab from a lesion (skin or mucous membrane) that looks for presence of herpes virus – it will only detect if the virus is shedding from the lesion, but will not tell you if you have had a previous/recent infection if it is negative.

It is impossible for me to know whether this sheet was a dental dam or not. What we can say is that dental dams are only indicated for use during cunnilingus, i.e. mouth to vagina. It is not indicated for use as protection during fellatio, i.e. mouth to penis. If you are concerned about infection, please visit our clinics for a proper consultation and testing. Conclusive testing can be performed at one month post-exposure.

Hi,
I’ve recently experienced pain during urination and the bottom of the head of my penis is pain when I touch it. I’ve got three open sores around my groin area not sure due to shaving or my sexual exposures recently but it’s healing. And I had high fever for one or two days. I’ll like to ask what do you think I’ve gotten ?
Thanks

We cannot make any true diagnosis over the internet, but in general open sores can be caused by herpes simplex virus, syphilis, chancroid, and other bacterial infections. Pain during urination may indicate urethritis, which can be caused by chlamydia, gonorrhea, ureaplasma, mycoplasma, etc. as just a few potentially sexually transmitted diseases. Please visit us for a proper evaluation and treatment.

I would like to know where can I test for EBV/CMV/Mononucleosis and the price of these tests if your clinic performs them. I’ve done a gen4 HIV test on the 16 days post exposure which came back negative and plan to do another test on the 28 days post exposure. I would also like to do the above test and I’m experiencing symptoms like persistent tension headache, swollen lymph nodes at my neck and groin area, nausea, fatigue and sore throat. I’m currently on the 3rd week post exposure. Thank you.

You can be seen either separately or together in the consult room – it is up to you. You will both need to register under separate accounts if you both require testing/treatment. Your symptoms sound suggestive of urethritis, and I would certainly recommend you come down for an evaluation. You may find out clinics here.

Dr. Jon, I truly appreciate your response. Please bear with me and do help me to answer some of the questions I’ve. As I’m working overseas, I will need to make some arrangements first to go back. Thank you in advance.

Two month ago, After 1 round of unprotected sex with a working girl, I had burning sensation when passing my urine. I consulted a gp and I had a normal urine test, I didn’t disclose the risk to him. After the test, he simply said it normal UTI and gave me an antibiotic, which I took and everything was normal again. I did ask him if the urine test will reveal a sti like gnorrhea and he said it won’t. He said I probably over worry. Does,the effective treatment of the burning sensation means anything? Is it true a normal urine test doesn’t reveal gnorrhea? He just said my test looks normal except that the urine is “dirty” Grateful for your opinion doc..

Regular urine testing will not normally detect STDs such chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, etc. It sounds like the GP just performed a dipstick test to look for any WBCs, RBCs, etc. in the urine. Furthermore, it is extremely uncommon for young, generally fit healthy males to even contract normal UTI’s, unless you have an anatomical issue from childhood. The fact that the burning sensation has improved may be a good sign, but it really depends what antibiotics you took – also, a large majority of chlamydia and ureaplasma may not have any symptoms at all. Best to do proper testing when you are back in Singapore.

Hey doc, I don’t want to be a free loader here. Is there a way that I can just have a phone consultation and I can pay the norm price, it will definitely help me a lot. If you can email me to arrange, I will be most glad. By the way, It was a full urine test, not the swipe type. I would like to share the results and the antibiotics I’ve taken, and listen to your opinion.

I had an encounter with a sex worker 2 days ago. We had protected oral and penetrative sex with condom. We also did kissing/frenching. I have no symptoms currently (maybe too early to tell) but am worried and is considering to get tested for HIV and STD.

1. What is your risk assessment of my current situation?
2. What is the risk of contracting HIV/STD through kissing/frenching?
3. When should I get tested?

You will not get any STD through kissing, except perhaps oral herpes. HIV risk is low if the condom was used properly. You can get tested for infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea with urine tests after 1-2 weeks, and HIV as early as 2 weeks but preferably 28 days for conclusive results. Please visit our clinics to consult our doctors for more information.

I went for the std urine test at 12 days exposure & 4th gen test at 28 days. Both produced negative results. However, I’ve been feeling nauseous ever since I had the exposure. It’s been more than a month now. Should I go for another round of urine test or it may be due to other illness?

I shaved one day before I had protected sex with an unknown lady and no oral sex. 3 days after the encounter, I noticed a bump at the base of the penis. I checked that area Everyday to Ensure everything was okay. The bump subsided about 2 days later. Day 21, I noticed that the same spot raised up again. This time round, with pus! The next morning, I realised that the pus was no longer that and it might have burst. I saw a blister…. I used a touch light and took a closer look, and I noticed that inside the blister, there seem to be a tiny strand of hair. It scrabbed and recovered in the next couple of days. I will still come for a check up but I want to know if this sounds like herpes or ingrown hair problem? Now it’s coming to the 7th week, may I know if the herpes test will be conclusive? How Long does it take to get an answer after the test?

While I cannot really comment definitively on your lesion, it sounds more like folliculitis. Herpes serology blood tests can take up to 3 months to show positive results post-exposure. If you have concerns, please see a doctor.